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EP-4736638-A1 - DOG TRAINING DEVICE

EP4736638A1EP 4736638 A1EP4736638 A1EP 4736638A1EP-4736638-A1

Abstract

A dog training device with at least one support (1) supported by a lower structure (2), where the support comprises at least one arm (3) placed radially, wherein the arms are telescopic and are attached by removable means of attachment (8) to the support, where each of the arms comprises at one end at least one container (4) for the containment of olfactory samples.

Inventors

  • Saiz Juan, Miguel Antonio

Assignees

  • Saiz Juan, Miguel Antonio

Dates

Publication Date
20260506
Application Date
20250603

Claims (13)

  1. A dog training device with at least one support (1) supported by a lower structure (2), where the support (1) comprises at least one arm (3) placed radially, wherein the arms (3) are telescopic and are attached by removable fixing means (8) to the support (1), where each of the arms (3) comprises at one end at least one container (4) for the containment of olfactory samples.
  2. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the removable fixing means (8) are at least two clamps located on the support (1), configured to encircle, at least partially, at least one arm (3), and to keep it in a horizontal position.
  3. A dog training device according to any of the above claims, wherein the support (1) is attached to the lower structure (2) by a pivoting joint.
  4. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the lower structure (2) comprises means of adjusting the height of the support (1).
  5. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the means of adjusting the height of the support (1) are comprised of a hydraulic system.
  6. A dog training device according to any of the above claims wherein the support (1) comprises at least one hole (6) for each arm (3), where the holes (6) are shaped like the perimeter of the arms (3) and the arms (3) comprise at least one stop (5) larger than the holes (6).
  7. A dog training device according to any of the above claims, wherein the containers (4) are attached to each of the arms (3) by removable fixing means (7).
  8. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the removable fixing means (7) are configured to hold the containers (4) at a certain angle (α) to the vertical.
  9. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the angle (α) is 45°.
  10. A dog training device according to any of the above claims, wherein each container (4) comprises a lid with a plurality of holes.
  11. A dog training device according to any of the above claims, wherein the support (1) comprises a central handle.
  12. A dog training device according to the above claim wherein the handle is located in the geometric centre of the support (1).
  13. A dog training device according to any of the above claims, characterised by the fact that the arms (3) are numbered.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention falls within the field of dog training and education, particularly dedicated to the field of scent and tracking detection. And more particularly, the present invention falls within the field of dog training devices that comprise one or more scent samples to improve the dog's scent tracking and detection tasks. PRIOR ART Currently, the devices used for training dogs dedicated to search and tracking tasks through smell are known. These devices comprise olfactory samples that the dog must detect or discriminate. The most well-known devices are scent recognition wheels, used in different dog work disciplines. Among them, they are employed for sports detection, substance and explosives detection, disease detection, or professional tracking. Document US20155264892 describes a device for training a dog to perform odor detection operations, which includes a carousel to vary the sample. It comprises four arms of equal size, for example, rectangular in shape, connected to each other through a central support, rotatably mounted on a vertically oriented rod, which allows the four arms to rotate around the rod. Document US2019000039 describes an automated retraining wheel to train animals to detect target odors, comprising a rotating carousel and a plurality of containers with scent samples attached to the rotating carousel. It particularly describes a support mechanically coupled to the rotating carousel through a rotating shaft, which allows the carousel to rotate in relation to the support around a vertical axis of rotation. It also describes the inclusion of a drive motor for rotation. We can also find document US2018310524, which describes a training wheel for animals, with a lower base, a rotating carousel, and a rotating shaft assembly that mechanically couples the carousel to the base. However, these devices do not allow the disassembly of the arms for storage. Likewise, they do not allow the adjustment of the arm length. Therefore, a device or apparatus that allows the disassembly of the arms is needed. Among these systems, we can find document US2006174843, which describes a training device for canine units of security agencies comprising six detachable arms with different locations for placing samples for dog training. In this way, each of the arms is placed on a rotating and height-adjustable structure. Finally, we can find document US2020128791, which describes a foldable scent training wheel to train animals to detect and respond to scent material. This device comprises a base mechanically coupled to a rotating carousel that includes a plurality of arms, where the base comprises four legs that can be folded via an articulated end. It also includes fastening elements located on the rotating carousel, called arm supports, which receive and retain each of the support arms. However, in the systems described above, the arms are disassembled using screwed joints. Likewise, it is not possible to vary their length nor to store them together with the support on which they are mounted. DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The dog training device that the invention proposes is, therefore, configured as a remarkable novelty within its field of application, since, according to its implementation and in a restrictive manner, the objectives indicated below are achieved, being the characterizing details that make it possible and that distinguish them, conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description. In view of the situation mentioned above, it is necessary to have a dog training device that allows the assembly and disassembly of the arms by means of quick fixations that do not require the use of additional tools. Likewise, it is also necessary to include some means that allow the length of the arms to be varied, so that the dimensions of the device can be adapted to the available space. The invention described here aims to achieve the above objectives, through the use of a plurality of extendable, independent and removable telescopic arms, which are joined in a removable way on a height-adjustable rotating support; where the arms comprise at their end a container with the corresponding olfactory sample. As they are removable, they offer the possibility of working with the desired number of arms. For example, more advanced dogs will be able to work with eight arms, while dogs that are just starting out can work with a smaller number of arms, which will increase as the animal's progress progresses. The detachable arms, when not in use, can be placed upright on the stand by using holes with the same diameter as the arms themselves. This solves the problem of space compared to other state-of-the-art devices, since the entire set can be stored and transported while taking up as little space as possible. To prevent the arms from falling off when they are placed in the holes in the support, they will include sleeves larger than the holes, which will act as stops (5). The tel